CAM-0AFA33: Roman Coin : A copper-alloy nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: CAM-0AFA33

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Valens. Mint uncertain but style of Arles, 364-378, Reece period 19. Obverse shows Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend reads DN VALENS PF AVG. Reverse shows Victory advancing left with wreath. Reverse legend reads SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 2.06g, diameter is16.31mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.06 g
Diameter: 16.31 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 9th June 2003

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: South Cambridgeshire Area

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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